Compaq AlphaServer GS60 Operation Manual page 19

AlphaServer 8200 System
The AlphaServer 8200 system main cabinet contains the processor system unit (PSU)
including a five-slot card cage, power regulators, and space for PCI I/O shelves or
StorageWorks shelves. The 8200 system can have up to two expander cabinets,
containing additional PCI I/O shelves and StorageWorks shelves.
AlphaServer 8400 System
The AlphaServer 8400 system main cabinet contains the nine-slot TLSB card cage
with processor, memory, and I/O modules, power regulators, and one or more plug-in
units for I/O, disks, and batteries. The 8400 system can have up to two expander
cabinets and additional plug-in units for I/O, disks, and batteries. The 8400 system can
also have up to two battery cabinets to provide battery backup. Chapter 3 covers the
AlphaServer 8400 system.
Chapter 4 describes the I/O subsystem for both 8200 and 8400 systems. Booting an
operating system is discussed in Chapter 5, basic troubleshooting in Chapter 6, SRM
console commands in Chapter 7, and AlphaBIOS firmware operations in Chapter 8.
AlphaServer 8200/8400 Options
The DIGITAL Systems and Options Catalog describes all options for AlphaServer
8200 and AlphaServer 8400 systems. In addition, DIGITAL maintains a list of the
latest supported options on the Internet, which you can access as follows:
Using ftp, copy the file:
ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/systems/as8400/docs/8400-options.txt
Using a Web browser, follow links from the URL:
http://www.digital.com/info/alphaserver/products.html
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